Michael Douglas might have his heart in America, but apparently he prefers working with his British counterparts. The Hollywood star recently said that he loves working with up-and-coming British actors because of their dedication and commitment to their craft.

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In an interview with WENN on Monday, Douglas admits that young American actors can learn a few things from his British friends, particularly his Beyond The Reach co-star Jeremy Irvine.

He said, "I'm so impressed with British actors in particular... They're taking a lot of parts away from Americans just because of their good acting."

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Douglas added, "Jeremy has a seriousness about his craft that a lot of American actors are missing. American actors seem to be more concerned with their image, their YouTube image, or whatever it might be, rather than just playing the part. Jeremy proved to be so committed to the role and I'm sure the physical aspects were a lot more difficult than he had anticipated."

Douglas had nothing but high words of praise for Irvine, adding that he hopes to work with him on future projects, too.

"He never once complained. That's the kind of actor you want to be around because that sets the tone for the picture and everyone else tries to match the quality that he's trying to achieve," he added.

Beyond The Reach is out in theaters nationwide now.